DUST, DETERMINATION, AND DOMINANCE AT LOST AND FOUND
High in the rugged Sierra Nevada, where dust chokes the lungs and altitude tests the mind, gravel warriors gathered once more to face one of the toughest challenges on the continent. This is Lost and Found — raw, real, and relentlessly demanding.
The Lost Sierra never disappoints. With dusty trails, forested ridgelines, and a course that forces every rider to dig deep, Lost and Found once again lived up to its reputation as one of the rawest, truest gravel events in North America.
This year’s edition brought together a powerful field of athletes ready to fight not just the terrain, but the high altitude, the heat, and each other.
The result? Pure gravel grit.
STETINA STRIKES AGAIN
In the men’s race, Peter Stetina (Gravelero Protifero) was unstoppable, surging to the front and never looking back. His final time of 05:01:45 earned him a commanding win ahead of Lance Haidet (Specialized/SRAM/ZIPP/Velocio) and Tobin Ortenblad (Santa Cruz SRAM htSQD), who sprinted it out for second and third, separated by just three seconds.
The top 5 rounded out with Justin Peck and Brennan Wertz, two young riders who showed that the next generation is more than ready to throw punches.
KAROLINA’S CRUSHING PERFORMANCE
The women’s field delivered no less drama or determination. Karolina Migon (PAS Racing) once again proved unstoppable, crossing the line in 05:56:54 after six hours of solo grit.
This victory doesn’t stand alone. Karolina had already stunned the gravel world by winning The Traka 360 — the longest and most demanding race in the GES calendar — in Girona earlier this season. Now, by adding Lost and Found to her palmarès, she confirms what many already sensed: she’s on a mission, and she’s not slowing down.
Behind her, Eleanor Wiseman (Fount Cycling Guild) and Jennifer Tavé (Speedblock p/b Terún) delivered a fierce sprint to the finish, separated by just one second. The top ten women crossed the line within 45 minutes — a true showcase of depth, endurance, and commitment.
TRUE GRIT IN THE LOST SIERRA
Lost and Found isn’t just a race — it’s a statement. A declaration that gravel is alive and well in the Sierra. That the dust, the altitude, and the endless climbs still mean something. That effort matters.
To everyone who showed up and dug deep: you are part of this story.
NEXT UP: INTO DE WILD
As California’s dust begins to settle, Africa takes the stage.
Today, June 17, marks the start of Migration Gravel Race, a four-day epic across Kenya’s wild terrain — where heat, wildlife, and raw nature will test even the toughest riders.
The adventure continues. Stay tuned — it’s about to get wilder.
